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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,239.64 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,239.64 and 278.62 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,239.64 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,239.64 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,239.64 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 345,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,384.70/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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